Gowalkot Fort: Maharashtra, India.

The Gowalkot Fort is located on the Southern Bank of Vashishti River near Chiplun in Maharashtra, India. Gowalkot Fort was constructed by Siddi Habshi of Janjira in 1690.

This fort is guarded by river on three sides and a trench on the forth side. It is an island situated around 10 km from Chiplun surrounded by the Vashishti River. In 1660 Shivaji Maharaj won this fort and renamed as Govindgad. Sambhaji Maharaj lost this fort to Siddi.In 1736 Chimaji Appa won this fort by killing Siddi Sat in battle. Tulaji Angre in 1745 captured it from.Later in 1755 Angre lost it to the Peshwa and eventually in 1818 East India Company took control from the Peshwa. Portuguese ships attacked this fort during the Siege of Dabhol.

The fort is almost ruined and at present is dilapidated. There is a temple of goddess Karanjeshwari at the foot hills of the fort. However from within the fort there are trees, buildings and dwellings and a dry well which is approximately 22 feet deep,Located on top of the small hill on the fort.The Vashisthi River,offers the most beautiful and stunning glimpse of the smoothly flowing Vashisthi River and the undulating valley. Nature enthusiasts can indulge themselves by setting out on a trek around the areas near the fort and soak in the atmosphere at the fort.